Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
G | 02 July 2008 (USA)
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The Great Depression hits home for nine year old Kit Kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin stars as Kit, leading a splendid cast in the first ever "American Girl" theatrical movie. In order to keep their home, Kit and her mother must take in boarders - paying house - guests who turn out to be full of fascinating stories. When mother's lockbox containing all their money is stolen, Kit's new hobo friend Will is the prime suspect. Kit refuses to believe that Will would steal, and her efforts to sniff out the real story get her and friends into big trouble. The police say the robbery was an inside job, committed by someone they know. So if it wasn't Will, then who did it.

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Diagonaldi

Very well executed

Jeanskynebu

the audience applauded

Exoticalot

People are voting emotionally.

Joanna Mccarty

Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

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Python Hyena

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008): Dir: Patricia Rozema / Cast: Abigail Breslin, Chris O'Donnell, Julia Ormond, Joan Cusack, Max Thieriot: Charming family film about realizing one's potential. Set in 1934 during the Great Depression, Kit dreams of being a reporter but after her father loses his job at the bank, her mother opens her home to strangers. A string of thefts occur and the local hobos are blamed. Although sometimes corny, director Patricia Rozema is backed by superb art direction that captures the period as well as provide creative sets. Abigail Breslin is winning as Kit who observes all who arrive but ultimately sets out to clear the hobos of blame. Chris O'Donnell is seen briefly as her father and the role is a waste for an actor capable of more. When he arrives home in the conclusion, no one is surprised. Julia Ormond plays her mother whose generosity is endless. She will no doubt not have time for Kit's ventures but her resources for the needy are inspiring. Joan Cusack plays a librarian who boards there but thankfully she and another boarder allow the film to cross unpredicted grounds that give the film an appropriate mystery appeal. Max Thieriot is also featured as a young friend who also embarks on this adventure with her. Aimed at families with mystery, humour and adventure plus a theme that regards sticking together when the odds seem overbearing. Score: 8 ½ / 10

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kenjha

Inspired by a popular doll, this film about a family struggling to make ends meet during the depression of the 1930s is entertaining if formulaic and predictable. Everybody is so nice and politically correct that it's enough to induce nausea for adult viewers, which is OK because this one is aimed at tweeners and young teens who read the American Girl books. The filmmakers have thrown in every cliché one can think of and the schmaltz meter hits a pretty high score by the time the happy ending (this should not be a spoiler for anyone) comes around. The cast has a lot of familiar faces and Breslin does look like the doll.

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Senthil Balakrishnan

Just before an hour i happened to see this movie "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl". I went with my wife and we enjoyed it so much that the movie has taken us back to our kids age. I recommend this movie for kids, this is a soft and sweet story which we all have stopped looking back and appreciate the beauty of it.I am surprised the theater was empty, hoping its because of the weekday. I like the kids role very much, i have seen her previous movies and a big fan of her. The tree house was a nice touch. I wish all the very best to this movie makers.

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cosimdm

I took my grandchild to see this movie and was truly shocked. How could a movie this good come out of Hollywood? The characters were believable, the plot interesting, there were humans instead of androids in this movie, there was no sex, violence, or bad language in it, and this old lady LOVED it. So did my 7 year old grandchild. Why haven't they been making movies like this for years?Usually when I take a child to the movies, I am saddened by the experience. Where are all the wonderful, wholesome productions of yesteryear that entertained one and educated at the same time? This movie did both. My grandchild knew nothing about the Depression, so I explained the time in very simple terms. She seemed to get it, and loved the way the story had a good ending where the main character had a personal triumph and a family endured adversity.Take your kids to see this movie. You will be proud and not embarrassed.

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